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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 230.95 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 230.95 and 137.78 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 230.95 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/230.95 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 230.95 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 31,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.52/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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